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Planning in Dunkeswell

Only 4 decisions near Dunkeswell in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Dunkeswell in the last 24 months, from East Devon District Council's planning register.

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About Dunkeswell

Dunkeswell is a charming village and civil parish in East Devon, situated approximately 5 miles north of Honiton. The parish had a population of 1,361 according to the 2011 Census, and it includes an electoral ward also named Dunkeswell, which recorded a population of 2,000. Surrounded by the parishes of Hemyock, Luppitt, Combe Raleigh, Awliscombe, Broadhembury, and Sheldon, Dunkeswell offers a unique context for planning applications in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,835 (2021 estimate). It sits within the East Devon district.

Dunkeswell covers an area of approximately 1853.4 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.

There are currently no active flood warnings for the Dunkeswell area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (September 2026). This makes Dunkeswell a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Dunkeswell has 2 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Dunkeswell planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Dunkeswell, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 11 planning applications were submitted near Dunkeswell.

The most common types were full planning applications (4), outline applications (1), tree works (1).

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Dunkeswell?
In the last 24 months, 11 planning applications were submitted near Dunkeswell.
What types of planning applications are most common near Dunkeswell?
The most common type of planning application near Dunkeswell is full planning applications, with 4 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Dunkeswell?
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